But of course actions need words if they are to make sense, they need a story, esp if you’re making difficult decisions in the long-term interest of the country. It’s the lack of a coherent story that’s the central problem with Starmer. It’s why few know who is & why he’s doing what he’s doing …

A hostile media does not help communicate that story and Labour has many diverse audiences it has to address if it’s to continue in office. But Starmer’s opacity and his refusal to define himself in clear terms makes a difficult situation almost impossible.